Monday January 01, 1996: on this day

January 01, 1996 was the 1st day of the year 1996, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 01, 1996 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1996, who was born and died on January 01, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, directed by Paris Barclay), TV series (e.g. Copycat) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1996?


January 01, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 1st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1996 can also be written as 1/1/1996 in the US and as 1/1/1996 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1996 in January 1996 calendar

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January 01, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1996:

  • After 27 years, betty rubble debuts as a flintstone vitamin
  • Curacao gains limited self-government, though it remains within free association with the kingdom of the netherlands.
  • King fahd of saudi arabia temporarily gives power to crown prince abdullah, his legal successor, due to illness.

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January 01, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Derby - Norwich : 2 - 1
  • Grimsby - Huddersfield : 1 - 1
  • Ipswich - Port Vale : 5 - 1
  • Millwall - Leicester : 1 - 1
  • Portsmouth - Crystal Palace : 2 - 3

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Stockport : 1 - 1
  • Carlisle - Blackpool : 1 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bury - Hartlepool : 0 - 3
  • Leyton Orient - Gillingham : 0 - 1
  • Plymouth - Exeter : 2 - 2
  • Preston - Cardiff : 5 - 0
  • Torquay - Colchester : 2 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Coventry - Southampton : 1 - 1
  • Hibernian - Hearts : 2 - 1
  • Leeds - Blackburn : 0 - 0
  • Liverpool - Nott'm Forest : 4 - 2
  • Man City - West Ham : 2 - 1
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January 01, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1996 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 04:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1995 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1996.

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Who was born on January 01, 1996?


Famous people born on January 01, 1996:

  • Kaynan Duarte

    Kaynan Duarte is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete who has won multiple world championships and is considered one of the top competitors in the...

  • Ahsoka Tano

    A Jedi Padawan in the Star Wars universe, known for her skills in lightsaber combat and the Force.

  • Nimisha Sajayan

    Indian actress known for her performances in Malayalam cinema.

  • Seniya Khare

    Founder of Bumble, a popular dating app.

  • Doaa Elghobashy

    Professional beach volleyball player who represented Egypt at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

  • Shauntelle Tynan

    Shauntelle Tynan is a blogger and activist who has raised awareness about rare diseases and the importance of mental health.

  • Tevion Murphy

    Tevion Murphy is an American professional basketball player who plays in the NBA.

  • Tyquon Leatherbury

    Tyquon Leatherbury is an American football wide receiver who played college football at the University of Delaware.

  • Caulin Cubbage

    Caulin Cubbage is an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.

  • Sara Volz

    Known for her research in biofuels and alternative energy sources.

  • Amethyst Kiah

    Contemporary poet known for her powerful and evocative verses.

  • Tyquan

    Tyquan was a talented rapper known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Teo Armus

    Teo Armus is a journalist known for their work in investigative reporting.

  • Heaven

    Heaven is a talented musician known for their unique style.

  • Jayce Hawryluk

    Jayce Hawryluk is a professional ice hockey player known for his skills on the ice.

  • Shubham Saraf

    Indian author known for his debut novel 'How to Kidnap the Rich.

  • Sederick Barefield

    Sederick Barefield is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Stockton Kings in the NBA G League.

  • Mathias Jensen

    Danish footballer.

  • Mahmoud Dahoud

    German footballer.

  • Andreas Pereira

    Brazilian footballer.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 3 months old,

or 339 months and 24 days old,

or 1477 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10342 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1996.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1996?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 1996.

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January 01, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1996:

  • Elverta S. Alexander

    American politician who served as the first African American mayor of Greenville, Mississippi.

  • Kimiye Sugaoka

    Japanese-American painter known for her watercolor landscapes.

  • Wendle Young

    Australian politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives.

  • Arty Gunter

    Arty Gunter was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1943 to 1953.

  • Herschel Greer

    Herschel Greer was an American football player who played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions.

  • Doak Ewing

    Doak Ewing was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.

  • Tauno Pylkkänen

    Tauno Pylkkänen was a Finnish painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.

  • Arleigh Burke

    Admiral Arleigh Burke was a US Navy officer known for his service during World War II and as Chief of Naval Operations.

  • Tris Coffin

    Tris Coffin was an American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League.

  • Gerhart Ellert

    German athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

  • Kensington Moir

    Chemist known for contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Coleman Warner

    Pioneering African American journalist and editor.

  • Easton W. R. Ely

    Chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Ripley Bogle

    Australian author known for his novel 'Bogle' and his unique writing style.

  • Butler Volmer

    Physicist known for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Avet Demourian

    Avet Demourian was a renowned Armenian painter known for his unique style and vibrant colors.

  • Fennell Calvert

    Fennell Calvert was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Hatsue Kawamura

    Japanese author known for her novels depicting the lives of women in post-war Japan.

  • Arthur Rudolph

    German scientist and engineer (d. 1996).

  • Hamish Imlach

    Folk singer/comic dies at 55.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 1st

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January 01, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) youtube
  3. - Hey Lover
  4. - Gangsta's Paradise
  5. - Diggin' On You

January 01, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1996 was Earth Song by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Earth Song
  2. - Father And Son
  3. - Breathe
  4. - Jesus To A Child
  5. - So Pure

January 01, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1996 was Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Whitney Houston, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  2. - One Sweet Day
  3. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  4. - Hey Lover
  5. - Soon As I Get Home

January 01, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 1996 was Mas Alla by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 01, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mas Alla
  2. - Si Tu Te Vas
  3. - Como Te Extrano
  4. - Todo Por Ti
  5. - Vuelveme A Querer

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January 01, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Paris Barclay

Starring: Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Tracey Cherelle Jones

Country: United States of America

Cadillac Ranch

Cadillac Ranch

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lisa Gottlieb

Starring: Jim Metzler, Joe Stevens, Bill Wise, Ashley Coe

Bio-Dome

Bio-Dome

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jason Bloom

Starring: Pauly Shore, Stephen Baldwin, William Atherton, Denise Dowse

Playback

Playback

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Oley Sassone

Starring: George Hamilton, Tawny Kitaen, Shannon Whirry, Harry Dean Stanton

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Charlotte Gainsbourg, William Hurt, Maria Schneider, Anna Paquin, Geraldine Chaplin, Joan Plowright, Elle Macpherson, John Wood (II), Fiona Shaw, Leanne Rowe, Billie Whitelaw, Samuel West

Country: Italy

January 01, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1996 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Copycat

Copycat

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Jon Amiel

Kicking & Screaming

Kicking & Screaming

Release year: 1995

Directed by: nbcu

Goosebumps

Goosebumps

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Rob Letterman

Shooting Gallery

Shooting Gallery

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Keoni Waxman

The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Errol Morris

January 01, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans

The Christmas Box

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An anniversary edition of the timeless Christmas classic that touched the hearts millions of readers: "The most popular holiday tale ever since Tiny Tim" (Newsweek).

Rose Madder by Stephen King

Rose Madder

By:

This #1 bestseller is about a woman who escapes from an abusive marriage. It's "one of Stephen King’s most gripping horror novels." Relentlessly paced and brilliantly orchestrated...fueled

The Rainmaker by John Grisham

The Rainmaker

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER It's summer in Memphis. Rudy Baylor is sweaty and his creditors are following him. He once had dreams of getting through law school and living the good life.

Charles Kuralt'S America by Charles Kuralt

Charles Kuralt'S America

By:

Former CBS-TV Newsman and author of A Life on the Road, the former CBS-TV journalist revisits his favorite places and people in the best seasons. This cheerful account is called

Five Days In Paris by Danielle Steel

Five Days In Paris

By:

Peter Haskell is the president of a large pharmaceutical company. He has everything: power, position, career, family and a job. For these, he has made great sacrifices.

January 01, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

DeathDrome

DeathDrome

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Viacom New Media

Dinosaur Safari

Dinosaur Safari

Platform: Mac Microsoft Windows

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: Mindscape

Ace Ventura: The CD-Rom Game

Ace Ventura: The CD-Rom Game

Platform: Windows

Genre: Graphic Adventure (Point-and-click)

Publisher: Bomico Entertainment Software

Donkey Kong Land 2

Donkey Kong Land 2

Platform: Game Boy, 3DS Virtual Console

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Nintendo

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: NA Crystal Dynamics; EU Crystal Dynamics; JP BMG Interactive; NA Activision (PC); NA SCEA (PSN); PAL Square Enix (PSN)

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 1996?

On January 01, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1996?

On January 01, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1996?

On January 01, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

Find out more about January 1st

history

What happened in 1996?

1996 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 7th Billboard Music Awards
  • Sex & Longing opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City

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What was the calendar for January 1996?

January 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1996 calendar looked like.

Monday January 1, 1996